A guide to pet safe flowers and plants

As a florist I can’t tell you how many times I have been asked if a specific plant or flower stem is safe for pets .

and as a pet owner myself, I can guarantee that your furry friend will chew on anything it can get into, and at some point it will gravitate towards most plants and flowers you have around the house... even the ones you pretty much believe are unreachable.

As beautiful as plants and flowers are, some can be particularly dangerous to our four legged companions. Pets are members of the family, so the last thing we want is for them to get sick from flowers or plants that are toxic to them as much as I could not imagine living in a bare and plant free home.

So in the hopes to help alleviate some plant and flower phobia here is a list that I hope could help.

Top Toxic Flowers and Plants:

Aloe Vera

Amaryllis

Azalea

Baby’s Breath (toxic to dogs, safe for cats)

Begonia

Birds of Paradise

Carnation

Chrysanthemum

Daffodils

Dieffenbachia

Eucalyptus

Iris

Ivy

Mother in Law’s Tongue/Snake Plant

Narcissus

Oleander

Poinsettia

Tulips

Wisteria

Top Pet-Safe Flowers and Plants

Aster

Alstroemeria

Daisies

Fern Varieties

*Lilies (safe for dogs, toxic to cats)

Marigolds

Orchids

Pansies

Petunia

Roses

Snapdragons

Sunflowers

Spider Plant this

Violets

Zinnia

Signs and Symptoms of Flower and Plant Toxicity

If you suspect that a pet has ingested a toxic plant or flowers, please contact your vet right away. Here are some signs:

Lethargy

Weakness

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Drooling

Nausea

For a full and complete listing of toxic and non-toxic plants, we recommend the ASPCA website for more information.